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Catalog Supplement 2019-2020
Last updated October 14, 2019
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Contents Course Descriptions ............................................................................................................................................. 1
Errata .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
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Course Descriptions (Includes only new, revised or discontinued)
Please see the Course Descriptions section in the Online
Catalog for course descriptions not listed below. Revised
course descriptions will be shown in italics, discontinued
courses will be indicated with a strikethrough. New
course descriptions will be standard font.
BUS 410 Digital Marketing Essentials 3 Credits
This course is designed to provide the theoretical understanding of
the digital marketplace necessary to adapt to its many changes, while
also equipping students with the skills they will need to perform vital
functions of digital marketing. Prerequisite: BUS 330.
This course is designed to provide the theoretical understanding of
the internet marketplace necessary to adapt to its many changes,
while also equipping the students with the skills they will need to
perform vital functions of internet marketing.
BUS 495 Marketing Capstone 3 Credits
This course is designed to bring together marketing knowledge
gained throughout the entire program. Students will demonstrate a
mastery of marketing components by designing and developing a
strategic marketing plan for a product or service. The plan will
reflect an understanding of the real-world problems by offering
realistic solutions to business-to-business markets as well as
domestic and global markets. Students will formulate the marketing
plan sustainably and responsibly by evaluating various concepts such
as consumer behavior, environmental analysis, market research,
marketing mix (product, price, place, promotion), and digital and
social marketing practices. Prerequisites: GEN 499. This course must
be taken last in the program.
This course is designed to bring together marketing knowledge
gained throughout the entire program. Students will demonstrate a
mastery of marketing components by designing and developing a
marketing plan for a product or service. The student will be attentive
to domestic and global markets in a sustainable and responsible
manner.
BUS 638 International Business 3 Credits
The International Business (Virtual Experience) course is designed to
offer students opportunities for analyzing information and strategies
for conducting business in the international marketplace. The course
will allow students to examine international business practice and
their impact on the global market via business process analysis such
as PESTLE, SOAR, and SWOT. In addition, the course will expand
on students’ knowledge of international business strategies and
procedures, global corporate social responsibility and current
international norms. The course will also demonstrate the impact of
financial risks and currency fluctuation on foreign investment. Lastly,
this course will give students the opportunity to examine various
cultures through interactive activities. Prerequisite: As this course is
an elective option for the student, elective courses must be completed
after all other major courses and prior to the capstone course.
The International Business (Virtual Experience) course is designed to
offer students an overview of the concepts of conducting business in
the international marketplace. The course will allow students to
examine international business practice and their impact on the global
market via business process analysis such as PESTLE, SOAR, and
SWOT. In addition, the course will expand on students’ knowledge
of international business strategies and procedures, global corporate
social responsibility and current international norms. The course will
also demonstrate the impact of financial risks and currency
fluctuation on foreign investment. Lastly, this course will give
students the opportunity to examine various cultures through
interactive activities with other international business students
abroad.
COM 327 Visual Communication 3 Credits
Students will be introduced to communication fields’ standards
related to the design of visual messages and the various software
programs within the field. This course will teach students the
importance of visual elements in communication, and how to
effectively incorporate visual elements into messages for various
media platforms.
ECE 311 Early Childhood Curriculum & Methods 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered.
ECE 430 Early Childhood Education Capstone 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered. Equivalent to EDU 499.
ECE 497 Child Development Capstone 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered. Equivalent to EDU 499.
EDU 417 Cognitive Studies Capstone 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered. Equivalent to EDU 499.
EDU 440 Information Literacy 3 Credits
This course will prepare students to be information-literate
practitioners within a library environment. Students will learn the six
frameworks of the Association of College and Research Libraries
(ACRL) Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education,
and will examine ways of teaching information literacy to library
users.
This course will provide students with hands-on experiences in
strategies to access information in the 21st century, evaluate
resources, and effectively use search engines to locate information.
Students will learn Web 2.0 tools in a systematic way recommended
by professional library associations.
EDU 495 Library Science & Media Capstone 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered. Equivalent to EDU 499.
EDU 496 Capstone Instructional Design 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered. Equivalent to EDU 499.
EDU 498 Education Studies Capstone 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered. Equivalent to EDU 499.
EDU 695 MAED Capstone 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered. Equivalent to EDU 696.
ELL 417 English Learner Studies Capstone 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered. Equivalent to EDU 499.
ENG 325 Intermediate Composition 3 Credits
Students in this course will practice writing for multiple audiences
and purposes. In addition to researching academic arguments, the
course emphasizes the analysis of discourse and writing in a variety
of contexts, including public, personal, political, and professional.
Students will synthesize the various voices that are involved in
conversation, debate, and action, as well as add to the dialog with
their own nuanced contributions. This course will focus on advancing
critical thinking, analytical research, and written communication
skills through English composition assignments and activities.
Prerequisites: ENG 121 and ENG 122 or equivalents.
Intermediate Composition is designed for students who have some
experience with college-level writing but want to develop their ability
to write. The goal of this course is to help students learn techniques
for writing effective narrative, reflective, analytical, and research
essays. These techniques include the effective use of specific details
to engage and persuade readers, methods of organization that enable
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readers to follow a line of thinking, and strategies for editing
sentences for clarity and conciseness.
EPP 553 Secondary Integrated Reading Methods 3 Credits
This course will provide students with the opportunity to acquire
knowledge, skills, and ability to deliver comprehensive instruction to
English learners. Students will learn how to implement instructional
programs that facilitate English language acquisition and
development, including receptive and productive language skills, and
that logically progress to the grade level reading/language arts
program for English speakers. Students will acquire and demonstrate
the ability to utilize assessment information to diagnose students’
language abilities and to develop lessons that promote students’
access and achievement in relation to state-adopted academic content
standards.
EXP 200 Fundamentals of Adult Learning 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered.
GRO 202 Psychology of Aging 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered.
GRO 330 Social Policy & Aging 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered.
GRO 338 Mental Well-Being & Aging 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered.
GRO 440 Ethics & Legal Aspects of Aging 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered.
HCA 322 Health Care Ethics & Medical Law 3 Credits
Prerequisites: GRO 325, HCA 305, HCA 205, HPR 201, HPR 231 or
NUR 300
HIS 342 The Middle East 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered. Equivalent to SOC 308.
HSM 318 Emergency Planning and Response 3 Credits
This course will provide students with the skills to develop a
comprehensive plan for risk analysis, threat assessment, staffing an
emergency operations center, coordinating with supporting agencies,
and the creation of a continuing testing program. Analysis of
historical incidents as well as realistic scenarios are used to teach
students how to plan for natural disasters as well as terrorism and
other emergencies at the federal, state and local levels.
This course is designed to provide students with the ability to
evaluate an emergency incident, determine its scope, understand the
function of the first responders, learn the communication procedures
necessary to alert the appropriate agencies, and understand how first
responders are dispatched. Students will create a recovery plan for
response to large scale incidents.
INF 338 Leadership & Communication
Skills for Project Managers 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered.
JRN 323 Broadcast & Digital Journalism 3 Credits
Prerequisite: JRN 301
JRN 330 Media Law & Ethics 3 Credits
Prerequisite: JRN 201
JRN 335 Cyber-journalism 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered. Equivalent to JRN 341.
LEA 420 Socio Cultural Intelligence
in Criminal Justice 3 Credits
LEA420 Socio-Cultural Intelligence in Criminal Justice will
introduce students to the concept of effectively engaging with
individuals from aspects of society different than their own.
Emphasis will be on the implications of cultural intelligence for
criminal justice practitioners in today’s increasingly complex
communities. This will include an exploration of changing social
expectations, developing a diverse workforce that is reflective of the
community, and the implications of cultural intelligence in problem
solving, decision-making, and communication, as well as examining
both explicit and implicit bias.
LIB 318 Peacemaking: A Study of Conflict Resolution 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered.
LIB 320 Global Socioeconomic Perspectives 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered.
LIB 323 Revolution & Terrorism in the Modern World 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered.
MGT 440 Dark Side of Leadership 3 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth examination of
light (ethical) and dark (unethical) leadership paradigms. Students
will compare and contrast light and dark leadership styles while
examining the effectiveness of each. Topics to be explored include
dark leadership, general ethical principles, normative leadership
theories, as well as, examining the challenges of ethical leadership in
a global society.
MIL 497 Military Studies Capstone 3 Credits
In this final course, students will demonstrate their mastery of
program outcomes in the Bachelor of Arts in Military Studies by
creating an original research report on a current, relevant, and well-
defined subject area. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the
General Education Capstone course.
Students will demonstrate their mastery of the learning outcomes of
the Military Studies major by demonstrating the ability to conduct
historical research using primary and secondary sources and by
creating a final research paper requiring comprehensive critical
analysis of an approved topic in the areas of military leadership,
conflicts, peace-making, peace-keeping, and humanitarian efforts.
MPH 603 Applied Behavioral Science 3 Credits
Prerequisites: MPH 602, HIA 625, and Faculty Advisor Approved
MPH 604 Principles of Epidemiology 3 Credits
Prerequisite: MPH 603 HIA 625
MPH 605 Environmental Health Sciences 3 Credits
Prerequisites: MPH 606 and Preliminary Practicum Work
Approved
MPH 699 Public Health Capstone/
Culminating Experience 3 Credits
Prerequisite: MPH 605 and MPH 650
PED 212 Foundation of Movement & Motor Activities 3 Credits
Last offer date will be 9/17/2019. Equivalent to ECE 207.
POL 211 Introduction to Politics 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered.
PPA 220 Public Service Leadership 3 Credits
PPA 220 Public Service Leadership examines the concepts and
principles found in public service leadership. Introduces public
sector leadership theories and explains the impact on government
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and societal relationships. Examines the role of ethics in the public
service realm and the importance of building trust with the
organization and the citizenry. Explores innovations for new
leadership models for the future.
PPA 310 Public Organizational Theory & Behavior 3 Credits
PPA 310 Public Organizational Theory and Behavior presents the
theories of how people behave in organizations with the emphasis on
public sector and non-profit organizations. This course addresses
Organization Behavior, Organization Theory, and Public
Management with emphasis on public accountability while providing
a perspective for managing public and nonprofit sector
organizations. The focus is on the primary foundational aspects of
organizational structure, communication, and accountability directly
to the citizen. Students will also apply theory to practice and
understand how to respond to the public mood of cutback and
reduction in addition to an overall distrust of government.
PPA 510 Ethical Public Leadership 3 Credits
This course examines the ethical constructs found in public
leadership. Reviews the different fundamental and ideal theories
associated with the public leader. The course especially evaluates
the public and non-profit sectors as they relate to culture, society,
and diversity, when making leadership decisions. The framework for
public leadership is also examined to identify why foresight is needed
in the public sphere.
PPA 520 Stewardship of Public Funds 3 Credits
This course is an exploration of current governmental fiscal
management practices. Nonprofit organizations are also included
because they rely on special tax-exempt status conferred by the
government and often receive government funding. Students in this
course examine finance and budgeting concepts, theories, policies,
and practices related to organizations as well as the fiscal climate
within which they operate.
PSY 325 Statistics for the Behavioral & Social
Sciences 3 Credits
Descriptive and inferential statistics are investigated and multiple
techniques for statistical analysis are introduced in this course.
Formulas for presenting and evaluating data are explored in
accordance with generally accepted protocol for statistical analysis.
Prerequisite: MAT 232 (students in the RN-BSN program are waived
from the MAT 232 course prerequisite)
SOC 322 Sociological Aspects of Adulthood 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered.
SOC 326 Diversity & Aging 3 Credits
Course is no longer offered.
SSC 320 Global Socioeconomic Perspectives 3 Credits This course is an examination of global socioeconomic development
in the context of globalization. Topics include population growth,
natural resources, sustainable growth, migration, diplomacy, and the
global consequences of inequality, poverty, and war. These topics are
examined through the lens of social expectations, gender ideals, and
economic justice. Equivalent to LIB 320.
SSC 330 Peacemaking: A Study of Conflict
Resolution & Activism 3 Credits
An interdisciplinary study of peacemaking and activism with a focus
on how they impact conflict resolution. Students examine thinking
and behavior in response to social conflict such as aggression, threats,
prejudice, avoidance, withdrawal, conformity, and obedience.
Students study various strategies of peacemaking, activism, and
negotiation and then apply these methods to in class activities.
Equivalent to LIB 318.
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Errata The errata listed below apply to the 2019-2020 Ashford
University Academic Catalog (effective date is July 1,
2019 unless otherwise noted). Entries below are
provided to correct information presented in the original
publication of the Catalog. Page numbers are provided
to reference where the original entry may be found. To
view all updates in context of the original publication,
access the Online Catalog. If you have questions related
to changes listed, please contact your Student Advisor
for assistance.
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Revision, Published 10/14/2019
Ownership
Ashford University, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary
of
Zovio Inc
1811 E. Northrop Blvd.
Chandler, AZ 85286
8620 Spectrum Center Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92123
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Addition, Published 8/8/2019
State Regulatory Information
Georgia: Ashford University is authorized by the
Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education
Commission, 2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 220,
Tucker, GA 30084-5305, (770) 414-3300,
https://gnpec.georgia.gov/.
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Revision, Published 8/8/2019
How to File an Appeal
The student should set forth in writing at least one of the
above grounds for appeal with the information that
supports the ground(s) for appeal. The written appeal
shall be sent to [email protected]. Students
in the state of Georgia may appeal the final decision to:
Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education
Commission 2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 220
Tucker, GA 30084-5305 (770) 414-3300
https://gnpec.georgia.gov/. www.gnpec.georgia.gov.
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Revision, Published 9/27/2019
Special Provisions
Advisor of Choice
Both the accuser and the accused will be provided with
the same opportunities to have others present during any
institutional disciplinary proceeding, including the
opportunity to be accompanied to any related meeting or
proceeding by the advisor of their choice. Students
engaged in conduct procedures may be accompanied by
the advisor of their choice to any meeting or proceeding.
However, the advisor may only advise the student, and
not otherwise participate in the proceedings.
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Addition, Effective 10/16/2019
Undergraduate Programs Tuition & Fees
Fees:
Technology Fee (per course)* $95.00
Books, course digital materials** and
instructional materials
(average per course)
$115.00
Prior lLearning aAssessment -
sponsored professional training (per credit
evaluated)***
$30.00
Prior Learning Assessment:
Experiential Learning Credit Workshop Fee † $275.00
Prior lLearning aAssessment -
experiential learning essay assessment (per
evaluation)***
$125.00
Insufficient funds fee $10.00
Graduation fee $150.00
Replacement/Duplicate Diploma $45.00
Official transcript $10.00
Education records – Per page ^ $0.50
California Student Tuition Recovery Fund^^ $0
† Includes access to the workshop and one essay
submission.
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Revision, Published 9/27/2019
Military Veteran’s Benefits Plan
VA Certification Term: Students may be certified for
their Veterans Affairs (VA) educational benefits for up
to a full certification term of scheduled courses. A
certification term is defined as up to four courses for
undergraduate students and up to three courses for
graduate students. Certification for benefits will occur
no earlier than 120 days prior to the start date of the last
course within the certification term. Certification will
occur no later than 30 days after the start date of a
course.
Non-Degree Seeking students using VA Benefits: If
using VA benefits, only two terms of General Education
courses can be taken while a student has an undeclared
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program, unless a valid Primary School Letter is on file
stating the course taken at Ashford University will
transfer to the student’s Primary School.
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Revision, Published 7/16/2019
Ashford University Alumni Tuition Grant
Students who graduate from an Ashford University or
University of the Rockies Master’s degree program and
enroll in an Ashford University Doctoral program also
qualify for the Alumni Tuition Grant. Students awarded
this grant will receive a 25% tuition discount per course.
This discount may not be utilized concurrently in the
same enrollment period with any other Ashford
University sponsored grant, scholarship, or benefit
program. To maintain eligibility, students must maintain
Satisfactory Academic Progress and remain
continuously enrolled at the University.
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Revision, Effective 7/16/2019
Program Enrollment and Cancellation
Ashford University reserves the right to cancel or
terminate the agreement if the applicant fails to engage
in Student Success Orientation (if required to enroll in
Student Success Orientation), meet basic academic
requirements during conditional admission, violate the
Student Community Standards, fail to make satisfactory
academic progress, fail to make payment in accordance
with the terms of his or her student finance agreement,
and/or fail to meet attendance requirements as outlined
in this Catalog. Applicants who are denied admission
may be allowed one more period of conditional
admission at Ashford University. Individuals who are
denied admission two times while in conditional
standing may re-apply to Ashford University no earlier
than six months from their last date of attendance.
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Revision, Published 9/27/2019
Non-Degree Seeking Students
Applicants seeking to enroll in one or more courses as a
non-degree seeking student are generally expected to
meet the full admissions requirements for the degree
program through which the course(s) are offered* and
any prerequisite coursework required for an individual
course. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible to
take EXP 105 or Capstone coursework. A limit of two
courses may be taken and submitted to the VA if a
student is not enrolled an approved degree program and
the courses must be in a general education subject area.
Additional courses may be taken and submitted to the
VA only if a student enrolls in an approved Ashford
University degree program or a valid Parent Primary
School Letter is on file stating the course taken at
Ashford University will transfer to the student’s Primary
School. Admission requirements for enrolling in
coursework as a non-degree seeking student are outlined
specifically in each degree-level section of this Catalog.
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Correction, Published 7/31/2019
Repeated Courses – Doctoral
During Coursework phase of a student’s program:
Students may repeat any course with grades of C, C+,
U, WU, or NP (In-Residence Workshops only) once. A
maximum of two different courses with grades of C, C+,
U, WU, or NP may be repeated. Grades of C and C+
will count towards meeting degree requirements;
however, a student may only receive a combination of
two C, C+, U, WU, and NP grades at the Doctorate
level.
If a single course is failed more than once, or more than
two different courses are failed, students exceed the
number of allowable C, C+, U, WU, and NP grades. If a
student has less than a 3.0 GPA and exceeds the number
of allowable C, C+, U, WU, and NP grades, the student
will be academically dismissed from their program of
study. If the student has a 3.0 GPA or greater, the
student will be granted an exception to the number of
allowable C, C+, U, WU, and NP grades and may
continue attending courses without interruption, but the
student must retake any unsuccessful grades applicable
to the current program within the next three (3) courses.
While all courses and grades remain on a student’s
transcript, any course with a C, C+, U, WU, or NP
grade may be excluded from this policy if a subsequent
18 credits of coursework with grades of B- or better is
completed.
During the Doctoral Research phase (beyond
Capstone) of a student’s program: Students may earn a
maximum of two NP grades during the Doctoral
Research phase of their program: Dissertation Planning
I, Dissertation Planning II, Applied Doctoral Project
Planning I, Applied Doctoral Project Planning II,
Dissertation, Dissertation Extension, Applied Doctoral
Project, Applied Doctoral Project Extension courses,
and/or In-Residence Workshops, if applicable. Students
who exceed the number of allowable NP grades during
the Doctoral Research phase will be academically
dismissed from their program of study.
Courses that must be repeated due to an unsuccessful
grade do not count towards eligibility for financial aid.
This may affect the student’s eligibility for financial aid
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funds. Students are encouraged to contact the Financial
Aid Office for more information.
Repeated Courses - Doctoral
A student may repeat any course with grades of C, C+,
NP, U, and WU once. A maximum of two different
courses with grades of C, C+, NP, U, and WU may be
repeated. Grades of C and C+ will count towards
meeting degree requirements; however, a student may
only receive a combination of two C, C+, NP, U, and
WU grades at the Doctorate level.
If a single course is failed more than once, or more than
two different courses are failed, exceed the number of
allowable C, C+, U, and WU grades. If a student has less
than a 3.0 GPA and exceeds the number of allowable C,
C+, U, and WU grades, the student will be academically
dismissed from their program of study. If the student has
a 3.0 GPA or greater, the student will be granted an
exception to the number of allowable C, C+, U, and WU
grades and may continue attending courses without
interruption, but the student must retake any
unsuccessful grades applicable to the current program
within the next three (3) courses. While all courses and
grades remain on a student’s transcript, any course with
a C, C+, U, or WU grade may be excluded from this
policy if a subsequent 18 credits of coursework with
grades of B- or better is completed.
Doctorate level students may earn a maximum of two
NP grades in Dissertation, Dissertation Extension,
Applied Doctoral Project, and/or Applied Doctoral
Project Extension courses. Students who exceed the
number of allowable NP grades in Dissertation,
Dissertation Extension, Applied Doctoral Project, and
/or Applied Doctoral Project Extension courses will be
academically dismissed from their program of study.
Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Specialization
Program:
A student may repeat any course with grades of C, C+,
NP, U, and WU once. A maximum of two different
courses with grades of C, C+, NP, U, and WU may be
repeated. Grades of C and C+ will count towards
meeting degree requirements; however, a student may
only receive a combination of two C, C+, NP, U, and
WU grades in their program.
If a single course is failed more than once, or more than
two different courses are failed, students exceed the
number of allowable C, C+, NP*, U, and WU grades. If
a student has less than a 3.0 GPA and exceeds the
number of allowable C, C+, NP*, U, and WU grades, the
student will be academically dismissed from their
program of study. If the student has a 3.0 GPA or
greater, the student will be granted an exception to the
number of allowable C, C+, NP*, U, and WU grades and
may continue attending courses without interruption, but
the student must retake any unsuccessful grades
applicable to the current program within the next three
(3) courses. While all courses and grades remain on a
student’s transcript, any course with a C, C+, NP, U, or
WU grade may be excluded from this policy if a
subsequent 30 credits of coursework with grades of B-
or better is completed.
*Excludes NP grades earned in Dissertation,
Dissertation Extension, Applied Doctoral Project, and
Applied Doctoral Project Extension courses.
Doctorate level students may earn a maximum of two
NP grades in Dissertation, Dissertation Extension,
Applied Doctoral Project, and/or Applied Doctoral
Project Extension courses. Student who exceed the
number of allowable NP grades in Dissertation,
Dissertation Extension, Applied Doctoral Project, and/or
Applied Doctoral Project Extension courses will be
academically dismissed from their program of study.
A maximum of two different courses with letter grades
of F, or WF may be repeated once at the graduate level.
If a single course is failed more than once, or more than
two different courses are failed, students exceed the
number of allowable F or WF grades and will be
automatically dismissed from their program of study.
All courses remain on the transcript. Unsuccessful
completion of the first course of a student’s program will
result in the rescheduling of the course and revision of
future course sequence. There is no restriction on the
number of courses with a grade of C or W that may be
repeated at the Master’s level so long as other
requirements of satisfactory academic progress are met.
The grade point average will be calculated based on the
grade given in the second course. Exceptions to the limit
on repeating courses must be approved by the Vice
President of Academic Services, the University
Registrar, or designee.
Dismissed students should refer to the Appeal of
Academic Dismissal policy outlined in this Catalog.
Appeals are evaluated by an Appeals Committee made
up of the University Registrar or designee, and
representative from Academic Affairs. Students who are
denied re-admission after an appeal will not be eligible
to submit another appeal for a period of less than six (6)
months since their last appeal was received by the
University. Students who have an approved appeal and
do not successfully complete their next scheduled
repeated course will be dismissed and may not submit
another appeal for a period of less than six (6) months.
Courses that must be repeated due to an unsuccessful
grade do not count towards eligibility for financial aid.
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This may affect the student’s eligibility for financial aid
funds. Students are encouraged to contact the Financial
Aid Office for more information.
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Correction, Published 7/31/2019
Incomplete Grades
Eligibility Criteria
For students experiencing temporary hardships,
Incomplete “I” grades may be issued at the discretion of
the instructor. To issue a grade of “I” for a course, the
following conditions must be met:
The student must have completed at least 2/3 of the
assignments in the course;
With the exception of assignments due during the
final week of the course, the student’s Course
Weighted Average to Date must be at least 59.50
(undergraduate students) or 69.50 (graduate
students); and
The student must submit an Incomplete Grade
Request to his or her instructor prior to the
submission of final grades.
Due to required hours necessary for a particular term of
a registered Practicum and the multiple term experience
for Internship, and Doctoral Research
Dissertation/Applied Doctoral Project courses,
incomplete grades may not be issued for Practicum,
Internship, Dissertation/Applied Doctoral Project
Planning I and II/Applied Doctoral Project or
Dissertation/Applied Doctoral Project Extension or
Dissertation/Applied Doctoral Project courses, with the
exception of the final Practicum or Internship course in
the series.
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Bachelor's Degree Transfer Credit, Prior
Learning Credit, and Nontraditional Credit
Provisions and Limitations
A maximum of 90 credits of combined
nontraditional learning, prior learning, and transfer
credits may be accepted and applied toward the 120
credits required for a Bachelor’s degree.
Within the 90 credit maximum, a maximum of 75
credits of nontraditional credit, including a
maximum of 30 credits of prior learning may be
applied toward degree completion. These 75 credits
can be any combination of acceptable types of
nontraditional credit.
Within the 75 credit nontraditional maximum, a
maximum of nine (9) nontraditional credits may be
applied toward the major requirements (including
additional majors). Nontraditional credits may also
apply up to a maximum of 50% of the requirements
for a minor or specialization or 100% of the
requirements for a transfer concentration. The
content of nontraditional credits must be comparable
to the content of the replaced course.
Nontraditional credit may not be counted toward the
residency requirement in a degree program.
Nontraditional credit may not be granted when it
duplicates college credit previously earned. Credit
will not be given for the same learning twice.
Nontraditional credit is posted to the transcript as
credit earned (i.e., without a grade), and does not
affect a student’s grade point average.
PLA credit cannot be awarded for a course
previously taken with the University when a failing
grade was received.
A maximum of nine (9) credits with a “D” grade are
transferable into a program of study as long as the
student’s cumulative overall GPA is 2.0 or above. If
students sign an Authorization to Close File form or
all transcripts are not obtained, their CGPA cannot
be determined therefore, “D” grades cannot be
applied. “D” credits cannot be applied toward the
major or toward General Education competencies at
any time.
Maximum allowance of six (6) credits may be
accepted from Physical Education type activity
courses (unless student was a prior PE major).
Physical Education type credits are generally applied
towards the elective credit requirement.
Maximum allowance of six (6) credits may be
accepted for software applications courses.
Unless special conditions exist, upper-division
courses will not be considered equivalent or
duplicative of lower-division courses.
Credits earned from a regionally or approved
nationally accredited institution as part of an
Associate degree where a student earned a 2.0
cumulative GPA or higher are accepted as fulfilling
all General Education competency and core
competency requirements of a Bachelor’s program*,
with the exception of Foundations and Skills for
Lifelong Learning General Education Competency,
and the General Education Capstone, if one of the
two subsequent conditions is satisfied:
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o The student meets the General Education
requirements for Bachelor degrees offered
through state universities in which the college
granting the Associate degree resides; OR
o The transfer credits and Associate degree have
been evaluated and deemed acceptable by the
University Registrar’s Office.
*This does not constitute a waiver of any course
required to earn a particular major.
* Certificate programs and Associate degrees with
minimal general education coursework Associate of
Applied Science (AAS) degrees will not be accepted as
fulfilling all General Education core or competency
requirements and Credits earned in an AAS degree or
certificate program will be evaluated on an individual
course by course basis for application toward the
Bachelor's degree. Courses taken that are similar to those
taken in an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science
degree program will be accepted in transfer.
Georgia residents may apply a maximum of 30
credits toward a Bachelor's degree from credit
by examination and prior learning assessment.
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Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
Through Experiential Learning: Students may
participate in the experiential learning component by
first enrolling in the experiential learning course, EXP
200 Fundamentals of Adult Learning. EXP 200 is a 3-
credit elective course, and per-credit tuition is charged at
the regular rate outlined in the current tuition and fee
schedule in the Financial Information section of this
Catalog. Upon successful completion of EXP 200,
Experiential Learning Credit (ELC) Workshop, a
collection of 5 self-paced modules that guides students
through the writing of their Experiential Essay, which
will be reviewed for credit towards a specific course in
their degree program. To gain access to the ELC
workshop, students will be charged a $275 fee, which
includes one essay submission. At the conclusion of all
of the modules within the workshop, students may
submit one or more experiential essays for review.
Ashford University faculty will evaluate the experiential
essay submission for evidence of college-level learning
applicable to the student’s Ashford University degree
program. Additional charges apply per evaluation
submitted, as outlined in the tuition and fee schedule in
the Financial Information section of this Catalog.
Payment for evaluation is charged per essay submitted
for evaluation and does not guarantee that credit will be
awarded. No credit is awarded for completion of the
workshop.
Students should contact their Academic Advisor to
request access to the Experiential Learning Credit
Workshop.
Students may participate in one or both PLA
components depending on their experience, background,
and need.
Prior Learning Assessment credit awarded at another
regionally or approved nationally accredited institution
may be transferred to Ashford University with the
approval of the Ashford University Registrar and the
Department of Prior Learning Assessment, if the content
area falls within the regular curricular offerings of
Ashford University. In order to be applied toward an
Ashford University degree, transcript records must
include PLA subject area and/or content information.
Students may also be required to submit the original
PLA documentation. Such transfer credit counts toward
the nontraditional credit maximum applicable in a degree
program.
Prior Learning Assessment applies to students pursuing
Associate or Bachelor’s degrees. It does not apply to
students pursuing a graduate degree or non-degree
seeking students. To be eligible for PLA, undergraduate
students must be fully admitted, satisfy the English
Proficiency requirement, and successfully complete their
first course at Ashford. Additionally:
Prior Learning Assessment credit may be
applied to an Associate of Arts program on a
course match basis only;
PLA cannot be used to waive EXP 105, Honors
College Courses, or a Capstone course; and,
Prior learning assessment credit may or may not
be transferable. It is the student’s responsibility
to find out if credits will transfer to an institution
that the student may plan to attend in the future.
Students who have formally completed the PLA process
but disagree with the final credit decision may be
eligible to appeal. Please contact the Department of Prior
Learning Assessment to discuss the appeal process.
Please read the Nontraditional Credit Provisions and
Limitations for more information in this section of the
Catalog.
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Appeal Procedure for a Third Consecutive
Conditional Admission Period or Ashford
Promise
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Provisional admission status must be attained by the end
of the second (2nd) attempt of the Ashford Promise,
while a student is in conditional standing. Students who
fail to attain provisional admission by the end of their
second (2nd) attempt of the Ashford Promise must wait
six months from the date they were denied admission to
re-apply, or they may appeal the University’s decision
using the process outlined subsequently to request a third
(3rd) consecutive attempt of conditional admission in the
Ashford Promise. Students that fail their third (3rd)
consecutive attempt of conditional admission in the
Ashford Promise will not be provided a fourth (4th)
attempt.
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Student Success Orientation
The orientation is designed to provide students with a
complete overview of the Ashford University
experience, prepare them for success in their courses,
and help them to self-evaluate their readiness to succeed
in an online classroom setting.
Students will be instructed on Ashford University
policies and the learner resources that are available to
them through interactive videos and assessments.
Students enrolled in orientation must successfully
complete all assigned activities. Students who do not
participate in a gradable activity during Week 1 will
have their enrollment cancelled. Students will need to
work with their Enrollment Services Advisor to be
rescheduled.
Students must successfully complete orientation prior to
commencing any credit-bearing coursework at Ashford
University, if required. Students who have successfully
completed online coursework at Ashford University are
exempt from the orientation requirement.
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General Education Course Sequence
The following General Education course sequence is the
standard for the University. Courses may be substituted
to satisfy specific General Education requirements.
Associate students and Bachelor students with who
transfer in with less than 30 transferrable credits will be
scheduled to take GEN 104 as their 3rd course following
GEN 102. GEN 104 will satisfy 3 credits of elective
requirements.
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11/19/2019 [Course Change]
Bachelor of Arts in Business Leadership
Major Course Requirements (39 credits)
MGT 440 Dark Side of Leadership (3 credits)
MGT 450 Strategic Planning for Organizations (3
credits) Prerequisite: MGT 330
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Certification and Licensure Terms and
Conditions:
An online degree from Ashford University does not lead
to immediate teacher licensure in any state. If you want
to become a classroom teacher, contact your state’s
education authorities prior to enrolling at Ashford to
determine what state-specific requirements you must
complete before obtaining your teacher’s license.
Ashford graduates will be subject to additional
requirements on a state-by-state basis that will include
one or more of the following: student teaching or
practicum experience, additional coursework, additional
testing, or, if the state requires a specific type of degree
to seek alternative certification, earning an additional
degree. None of Ashford’s online education programs
are CAEP, TEAC or NCATE accredited, None of
Ashford's online education programs are accredited by
the Council for the Accreditation of Educator
Preparation (CAEP), which is a requirement for
certification in some states. Other factors, such as a
student’s criminal history, may prevent an applicant
from obtaining licensure or employment in this field of
study. All prospective students are advised to visit the
Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD)
and to contact the licensing body of the state where they
are licensed or intend to obtain licensure to verify that
these courses qualify for teacher certification,
endorsement, and/or salary benefits in that state prior to
enrolling. Prospective students are also advised to
regularly review the state’s policies and procedures
relating to licensure as those policies are subject to
change.
*The Council for the Accreditation of Educator
Preparation (CAEP) is the resulting entity from the
merger of the Teacher Education Accreditation Council
(TEAC) and National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE).
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Revision, Published 9/11/2019
Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies
Certification and Licensure Terms and Conditions: An
online degree from Ashford University does not lead to
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immediate teacher licensure in any state. If you want to
become a classroom teacher, contact your state's
education authorities prior to enrolling at Ashford to
determine what state-specific requirements you must
complete before obtaining your teacher's license.
Ashford graduates will be subject to additional
requirements on a state-by-state basis that will include
one or more of the following: student teaching or
practicum experience, additional coursework, additional
testing, or, if the state requires a specific type of degree
to seek alternative certification, earning an additional
degree. None of Ashford's online education programs are
CAEP, TEAC or NCATE accredited, None of Ashford's
online education programs are accredited by the
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
(CAEP), which is a requirement for certification in some
states. Other factors, such as a student’s criminal history,
may prevent an applicant from obtaining licensure or
employment in this field of study. All prospective
students are advised to visit the Education Resource
Organizations Directory (EROD) and to contact the
licensing body of the state where they are licensed or
intend to obtain licensure to verify that these courses
qualify for teacher certification, endorsement, and/or
salary benefits in that state prior to enrolling.
Prospective students are also advised to regularly review
the state’s policies and procedures relating to licensure
as those policies are subject to change.
*The Council for the Accreditation of Educator
Preparation (CAEP) is the resulting entity from the
merger of the Teacher Education Accreditation Council
(TEAC) and National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE).
California Students: According to education code in
California, a degree in professional education does not
qualify as the Bachelor’s degree requirement listed in the
qualifications to obtain a single subject teaching
credential. Thus, the Bachelor of Arts in Education
Studies degree offered at Ashford University will not
satisfy the BA requirement in the list of qualifications
needed to obtain a single subject teaching credential in
the state of California.
Current requirements for single subject may be found at
https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-
source/leaflets/cl560c.pdf?sfvrsn=16.
Current requirements for multiple subject may be found
at https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-
source/leaflets/cl561c.pdf?sfvrsn=12.
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Revision, Effective 9/17/2019
Bachelor of Arts in English Language Learner
Studies
LNG 212 Second Language Acquisition (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LNG 101 or LNG 321
LNG 312 Second Language Acquisition (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LNG 101 or LNG 321
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Correction, Published 10/11/2019 [7th PLO]
Bachelor of Arts in Instructional Design
Program Outcomes
7. Justify design decisions through effective
communication in visual, oral, and written form.
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Revision, Effective 9/17/2019
Bachelor of Science in Human Services
Leadership
1. Analyze the delivery of social and community
services from a political, socioeconomic, and
psychosocial perspective to inform human
services leadership decision making;
2. Apply ethical and cultural sensitivity as a human
services leader in determining the scope and
provision of human services for a variety of
populations;
3. Evaluate local social and human services and
program offerings at the individual, family,
group, organization, and community levels;
4. Analyze leadership roles and responsibilities
associated with the ethical administration of
human services;
4. Analyze ethical issues and challenges inherent in
the administration and provision of human
services from a leadership perspective;
5. Examine the development and management of
community-based human services programs that
support children, adolescents, adults, and
families; and
6. Originate research-based projects and develop
proposals to implement public policy in the
Human Services context.
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Revision, Effective 9/11/2019 [Pre-requisite revision is
for the RN-BSN program only, all other programs will
still require MAT 232 as the prerequisite for PSY 325]
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)
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PSY 325 Statistics for the Behavioral & Social
Science (3 credits) Prerequisite: MAT 232 Students
in the RN-BSN program are waived from the MAT
232 prerequisite.
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Correction, Published 7/2/2019 [PD]
Revision, Effective 10/1/2019 [Program Description and
PLOs]
Associate of Arts in Military Studies
The Associate of Arts in Military Studies combines a
broad general-education curriculum with studies of
specific economic, social, political, technological,
environmental, and military challenges. This program
enables students to earn a degree while expanding their
knowledge of current, relevant, and evolving security
and military issues. The Associate of Arts in Military Studies degree
provides students with a solid foundation in general
education from which the fundamentals of military
studies can be drawn. Students will make use of the
critically reflective tools for interpreting pertinent
historical, cultural, philosophical, and political issues
that lead to an understanding of military studies. For
more information about program cost, educational debt,
and completion rates of students who attended this
program, please visit www.ashford.edu/pd/oaams.
Program Outcomes Students who successfully complete
the Associate of Arts in Military Studies degree program
will be able to:
1. Explain the concept of security and how it has
evolved;
2. Describe past and current economic, social,
political, technological, environmental, and
military threats and risks;
3. Discuss courses of action to mitigate threats and
risks from real-world security and military
events; and
4. Identify moral and ethical issues related to the
military.
1. Develop logical reasoning skills at a level useful
indecision making and problem-solving
activities;
2. Develop the ability to communicate written
ideas clearly;
3. Explain the concept of power and how it can be
exercised;
4. Apply historical events or perspectives to the
study of the military;
5. Assess how international relations relates to the
study of the military;
6. Examine the role of the military as an instrument
for the preservation of peace, as well as the
waging of war; and
7. Identify moral and ethical issues related to the
military.
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Revision, Effective 9/17/2019
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
COM 327 Visual Communication (3 credits)
JRN 321 Visual Journalism (3 credits) Prerequisite:
JRN 301
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Revision, Effective 10/1/2019
Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security and
Emergency Management
HSM 318 Emergency Planning & Response (3
credits)
HSM 315 Emergency Planning (3 credits)
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Revision, Effective 9/17/2019
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass
Communication
COM 327 Visual Communication (3 credits)
JRN 321 Visual Journalism (3 credits) Prerequisite:
JRN 301
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Revision, Effective 10/1/2019
Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement
Administration
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Examine the leadership and management skills
appropriate to ethical law enforcement
administration;
1. Develop management and leadership skills
appropriate to law enforcement administration;
2. Evaluate the practices and systems for
maintaining individual rights;
3. Distinguish standards of police responsibility,
accountability, ethics, and rights;
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4. Explain the intersection of race, crime, and
social policy;
5. Evaluate the strategies for effective policing in
today’s increasingly complex communities; and
3. Develop an understanding of police
responsibility, ethics, and rights;
4. Analyze criminal behavior;
5. Demonstrate an understanding of race, crime,
and social policy;
6. Analyze meaningful research that informs
leadership in decision-making and policy
development.
6. Develop an understanding of the character traits
necessary for becoming a responsible, moral law
enforcement leader;
7. Evaluate the guidelines for policing in today’s
communities; and
8. Create a final project that demonstrates an
understanding of research and illustrates critical
thinking and clear and concise writing skills.
Major Course Requirements (36 credits)
HSM 318 Emergency Planning & Response (3
credits)
HSM 315 Emergency Planning (3 credits)
LEA 420 Socio Cultural Intelligence in Criminal
Justice (3 credits)
LEA 413 Investigations Management (3 credits)
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Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
Program Requirements
Total number of credits required: 120 credits
General Education Requirements: * 43 credits
Major Course Requirements: *45 36 credits
Electives: 35 41 credits
Students must earn a minimum of 30 upper-division
credits.
*In this program, 3 credits from the major may also
satisfy General Education requirements.
Major Course Requirements (45 36 credits)
PPA 310 Public Organizational Theory & Behavior
(3 credits)
PPA 220 Public Service Leadership (3 credits)
MGT 330 Management for Organizations (3 credits)
MGT 380 Leadership for Organizations (3 credits)
POL 303 The American Constitution (3 credits)
POL 310 Environmental Policies (3 credits)
ECO 203 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
^BUS 308 Statistics for Managers (3 credits)
*PHI 445 Personal & Organizational Ethics (3
credits)
PPA 301 Principles of Public Administration (3
credits)
PPA 303 Finance for Public Administrators (3
credits) Prerequisite: ECO 203
PPA 305 Budgeting for Public Administrators (3
credits)
PPA 307 Intergovernmental Relations & Issues (3
credits) Prerequisite: PPA 301
PPA 401 Urban Management (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PPA 301
PPA 403 Administrative Law (3 credits)
PPA 405 Personnel Management (3 credits)
^^PPA 497 Public Policy Formation (3 credits)
Prerequisite: GEN 499
* Satisfies General Education requirements.
^Quantitative Reasoning Core Competency requirement
must be met before taking this course.
^^ This course must be taken last in the program
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Correction, Published 10/3/2019
Business Administration Minor (18 credits)
Please note: This minor is not available to students
majoring in Business Administration, Business
Economics, Finance, Human Resources Management, or
Sports and Recreation Management.
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Revision, Effective 7/30/2019
Global Studies Minor (18 credits)
LIB 318 Peacemaking: A Study of Conflict
Resolution (3 credits)
SSC 330 Peacemaking: A Global Study of Conflict
Resolution & Activism (3 credits)
ENG 317 International Voices (3 credits)
Prerequisites: English Proficiency
POL 255 Introduction to International Relations (3
credits)
POL 353 Comparative Politics (3 credits)
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ENV 322 Energy & Environmental Systems (3
credits)
LIB 320 Global Socioeconomic Perspectives (3
credits)
SSC 320 Global Socioeconomic Perspectives (3
credits)
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Health Psychology Minor (18 credits) Please note: This minor is not available to students
majoring in Psychology.
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
PSY 317 Cognitive Functioning in the Elderly (3
credits) Prerequisite: PSY 101 or equivalent
GRO 202 Psychology of Aging (3 credits)
HCS 316 Cultural Diversity in Health & Illness
PSY 350 Physiological Psychology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSY 101 or equivalent
PSY 361 Health Psychology (3 credits)
PSY 380 Counseling and Behavior Change (3
credits) Prerequisites: HWE 200 and PSY 361
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Correction, Published 7/22/2019 [Name Correction]
Revision, Effective 7/30/2019 [Course Changes]
Social Sciences Minor (18 credits)
Please note: This minor is not available to students
majoring in Social Science.
SSC 101 Introduction to Social Science (3 credits)
POL 255 Introduction to International Relations (3
credits)
LIB 320 Global Socioeconomic Perspectives (3
credits)
SSC 320 Global Socioeconomic Perspectives (3
credits)
SSC 330 Peacemaking: A Study of Conflict
Resolution & Activism (3 credits)
SSC 340 Human Health and Global Environmental
Change (3 credits)
ANT 353 Anthropology of Gender (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Written Communication Core
Competency and ANT 101 or Global Awareness
Competency Requirement
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World History Minor (18 credits)
Please note: This minor is not available to students
majoring in History.
HIS 104 World Civilizations II (3 credits)
HIS 378 Historiography & Historical Methodologies
(3 credits)
HIS 306 Twentieth-Century Europe (3 credits)
LIB 320 Global Socioeconomic Perspectives (3
credits)
SSC 320 Global Socioeconomic Perspectives (3
credits)
HIS 355 Decolonization in Asia, Africa and the
Americas (3 credits) Prerequisites: HIS 204 and
English Proficiency
HIS 379 The Atlantic World (3 credits)
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Correction, Published 9/11/2019
[Clarification on the credits required for the MBA, core
requirements are 33 credits, with an elective option for
students, making the total credits to graduate, 39
credits]
Master of Business Administration
Core Requirements (39 credits) (33 credits)
Elective Choice: (6 credits)
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Correction, Published 7/24/2019
Master of Arts in Education
1. Design appropriate, challenging and diverse
learning experiences informed by
contemporary, research based theory and
practice;
2. Employ differentiated instructional practices
aligned with learner strengths and
differences, diverse cultures, and diverse
communities to promote student learning in
a safe, collaborative, engaging, inclusive,
21st century learning environment;
3. Design a variety of strategies and
experiences to elicit evidence of learner
growth and responsive instructional
decisions;
4. Analyze research that generates positive
social change along with evidence-based
practices and academic writing;
5. Design learner-centered instruction aligned
with Common Core State Standards, digital
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age standards (NETS-S), and 21st Century
skills to promote learner achievement and
growth;
6. Demonstrate innovative actions serving as
advocates and change agents within
communities by engaging in continuous
professional growth;
7. Use knowledge of subject matter and central
concepts of the discipline(s) to create
technology-enriched learning environments
that promote learner achievement and
innovation;
8. Construct effective methods of
collaboration, communication, and
partnership with colleagues, community, and
stakeholders; and
9. Apply confidence, competence, and purpose
around digital citizenship, consuming,
creating, and communicating information
and ideas using technology.
1. Design appropriate, challenging and diverse
learning experiences informed by contemporary,
research-based theory and practice;
2. Design a variety of strategies and experiences to
elicit evidence of learner growth and responsive
instructional decisions;
3. Analyze research that generates positive social
change along with evidence-based practices and
academic writing;
4. Demonstrate innovative actions serving as
advocates and change agents within
communities by engaging in continuous
professional growth;
5. Construct effective methods of collaboration,
communication, and partnership with
colleagues, community, and stakeholders; and
6. Apply confidence, competence, and purpose
around digital citizenship, consuming, creating,
and communicating information and ideas using
technology.
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Deletion, Effective for students 9/17/2019
English Language Learners Specialization (12
credits)
As of September 17, 2019, students may no longer
declare the English Language Learners Specialization in
the Masters of Arts in Education.
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Revision, Effective for students starting on or after
11/19/2019 [Program Description, 2 PLOs, and 2
Course Changes]
Master of Public Administration
Degree Focus
The Master of Public Administration is designed for
students with a baccalaureate degree in any
academic discipline who seek careers in
government management at the federal, state, local
level, or in non-profit, non-governmental
organization management. Graduates will
demonstrate knowledge of public leadership and
service in diverse communities, with a focus on
finance, urban planning/redevelopment, public
policy, and management. The Master of Public
Administration is designed for students with a
baccalaureate degree in any academic discipline
who seek careers in government management at the
federal, state, or local level and in non-profit
management. Graduates increase interpersonal and
management skills while gaining a wide range of
proficiencies in financial management, budgeting,
quantitative methods, urban
planning/redevelopment, and personnel
management.
Program Outcomes
Master of Public Administration graduates will be
able to:
1. Develop critical thinking skills appropriate to a
commitment to the principles and values of
public service;
1. Develop critical thinking skills relevant to
public administration contexts; 2. Evaluate the impact of political, socioeconomic,
and cultural influences on the public-sector
decision-making processes;
2. Evaluate the impact of political influences
on the public sector decision-making
process;
3. Analyze the needs of various stakeholders in
the development of public policy;
4. Assess the effectiveness of public
administration strategies for dealing with
urban planning and redevelopment;
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5. Evaluate public administration trends and
strategies for financing government
operations; and
6. Assess the role and function of public
administration in today’s multicultural
environment.
Course Requirements (36 credits)
BUS 600 Management Communications with
Technology Tools (3 credits)
BUS 610 Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
OMM 618 Human Resources Management (3
credits)
OMM 640 Business Ethics & Social Responsibility
(3 credits)
BUS 660 Contemporary Issues in Organizational
Leadership (3 credits)
*MAT 540 Statistical Concepts for Research (3
credits)
PPA 601 Foundations of Public Administration (3
credits)
PPA 602 Public Financial Management (3 credits)
PPA 520 Stewardship of Public Funds (3 credits)
PPA 603 Government Budgeting (3 credits)
PPA 510 Ethical Public Leadership (3 credits)
PPA 604 Urban Planning/Redevelopment (3 credits)
PPA 605 Negotiating, Bargaining & Conflict
Management (3 credits)
PPA 699 Public Policy Development (3 credits)
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Correction, Published 9/11/2019
Admissions Policies and Procedures for Doctoral
Programs
Conditional Admission Requirements
Applicants seeking admission to any Doctoral program
must meet the following admission requirements prior to
the start of the first course at Ashford University:
1. Have a Master’s degree from a regionally or
approved nationally accredited institution with a
graduate-level cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, or an
earned Doctoral degree from a regionally or approved
nationally accredited institution;
Students who have completed 12 credits or more
of doctoral-level coursework may have their GPA
calculated for doctoral coursework to meet the 3.0
graduate GPA requirement.
2. Have access to a computer with an Internet
connection and meet the minimum technology
requirements and minimum computer skills, abilities,
features, system configurations, hardware, and
software outlined in the General Academic
Information & Policies section of this Catalog;
Full Admission Requirements
The following requirements must be met prior to the
conclusion of the third (3rd) attempted Ashford
University course in a degree-seeking program. To start
the fourth (4th) course, students must complete all the
requirements subsequently outlined and must meet all
admissions requirements applicable to their specific
degree program. Students who do not complete all
requirements will not be fully admitted and will be
withdrawn from the program.
Submission of an official transcript from the
regionally accredited or approved nationally
accredited institution that awarded the Master’s
degree indicating a minimum GPA of 3.0 or an
official transcript from a regionally or approved
nationally accredited institution that awarded a
Doctoral degree, with a degree conferral date prior
to the start of the first course at Ashford University.
o Students who have completed 12 credits or more
of doctoral-level coursework may have their GPA
calculated for doctoral coursework to meet the 3.0
graduate GPA requirement.
Students must submit official TOEFL or IELTS
scores, if required for admission.
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Correction, Published 7/31/2019
Doctoral Research
Dissertation & Applied Doctoral Project
As a requirement for graduation from Ashford
University with a degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD),
each student must complete and successfully defend a
Dissertation. As a requirement for graduation from
Ashford University with a degree of Doctor of
Psychology (PsyD), each student must complete and
successfully defend either an Applied Doctoral Project
or a Dissertation. The Doctoral Research phase begins
after successful completion of the Doctoral Capstone
Seminar and includes: Dissertation Planning I/II,
Applied Doctoral Project Planning I/II, Dissertation,
Dissertation Extension, Applied Doctoral Project, and
Applied Doctoral Project Extension courses.
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Applied Doctoral Project
Students are enrolled in Applied Doctoral Project for a
minimum of five credits (RES 8981-8985). Students
satisfactorily progressing through the ADP course
requirements experience, but not meeting the required
milestones in the designated timeframe, will be required
to reenroll in the corresponding ADP course experience.
Students needing more than two reenrollments in any of
the ADP courses will need to appeal to enroll in the
Applied Doctoral Project Extension, RES 8986/8987 to
remain in the program and complete the designated
milestone(s).